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Shaktoolik, AK

Full City Profile · Alaska · Kusilvak Census Area County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
293 Population 274/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $18,326 per capita
$93,000 Home Value $435,931 Zillow
23°F Avg Temperature 200 sunny days/yr
1,490 Violent Crime/100K 4,348 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 24.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,490 violent crimes/100K (292% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Shaktoolik, AK

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,833
12% below
$18,326 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
67% below
Zillow: $435,931
Violent Crime
1,490/100K
292% above
4,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
24.5%
581% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
34.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
23°F
200 sunny days/yr

How Shaktoolik Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shaktoolik's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
681%
Crime
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shaktoolik a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shaktoolik residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,326. The unemployment rate stands at 24.5% (581% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 121 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shaktoolik is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Shaktoolik reports 1,490 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 292% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,348/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in Shaktoolik hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shaktoolik has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Data Overview

People

Population293
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$18,326
Unemployment24.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$181M
Avg Weekly Wage$748

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units88
Rent Burden16.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,490/100K
Property4,348/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking34.6%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death24,556/100K

Climate

Avg Temp23°F
Sunny Days200/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation16 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute3 min
Broadband68.0%

Did You Know?

Shaktoolik was founded in 1969.
The median home in Shaktoolik was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (396 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.